Program Overview

Business Administration: Global Management and Leadership

About the Program

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration with a concentration in Global Management and Leadership is tailored to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of international business environments. This program blends core business principles with specialized coursework focused on global management strategies, and leadership practices.

Program Structure

Business Administration: Global Management and Leadership is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.

General Education Module

• Composition I
• Composition II
• Introduction to Economics
• Introduction to Law
• Computer Information System
• One course from the following:
  • Introduction to Politics
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Introduction to Psychology
• One course from the following:
  • World History I
  • World History II
  • European History I
  • European History II
  • Survey of Western Art

Major Module

• Business Mathematics I
• Introduction to Management
• Introduction to Marketing
• Business Statistics
• Financial Accounting
• Finance for Non-Financial Managers
• Corporate Finance
• Digital Skills & AI for Business
• Advanced Communication and Presentation Skills for Global Managers
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Professional Internship
• Thesis Seminar I: Business Research Methods
• Thesis Seminar II: Strategic Planning
• On top of that students are also required to complete the Thesis module.

Concentration Module

• Project Management
• Operations Management
• International Business
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership
• Two courses from the following:
  • Sustainability and Innovation Management
  • ESG reporting
  • Decision Making
  • Growth & Change Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
• Note: Approx. 12–15 students need to be enrolled in order to run a concentration module.

Open Electives Module

• Three elective courses offered by any school at AAU.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Global Management and Leadership program will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fundamental business concepts, including finance, marketing, operations, and strategic management, within the context of global business environments.
• Analyze the cultural, economic, political, and legal factors that impact international business operations; and develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Apply effective leadership and management principles to lead multicultural teams, foster collaboration, and achieve organizational objectives across borders.
• Develop cross-cultural communication skills to effectively communicate and negotiate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives.
• Understand the ethical and social responsibilities of global businesses and demonstrate a commitment to sustainable and socially responsible business practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency in international business practices, including import/export regulations and project and operations management.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Global Management and Leadership program are well-prepared for a variety of roles in multinational corporations, international organizations, and global business ventures. Some potential career paths include:

• International business consultant
• Global operations manager
• International marketing manager
• Global project manager
• Information technology manager
• International human resources manager
• Financial manager
• International business coach
• Global business development manager
• International event manager
• Business analyst

Qualification Awarded

The degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the United States, as per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in Czechia, as per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We provide a wide range of scholarships, tuition discounts, and financial aid options to help make quality education more accessible. To learn more please visit our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarships page.

Additional Information

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Accreditation

• WASC + NABHE

Degree

• Bachelor of Arts

Duration

• 3 years

Location

• Prague, CZ

Tuition EU

• 31 781 USD

Tuition NON-EU

• 36 679 USD

Intake

• Fall / Spring

Deadline

• Rolling Admission

Note

• This amount represents the total cost for the full degree.